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Three-lane 7 Brew gets green light in Collierville

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:50:44 -0500

Collierville is allowing another drive-thru coffee chain. However, staff made several recommendations so the site does not negatively impact one of Shelby County’s busiest thoroughfares.

Homebuilders reject 'cookie-cutter' approach to Germantown's newest neighborhood

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:08:18 -0500

Developer Spence Ray announces the 15 homebuilders who will construct his vision for the Glasgow subdivision at the former Germantown Country Club.

Suburban incumbents head toward reelection as more candidates pull petitions

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:07 -0500

Monday, June 22, was the first day that candidates in Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington could pull petitions for the general election Nov. 3.

Olive Branch police officers cleared in 2024 fatal shooting

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:40:32 -0500

Officers who were involved in a 2024 fatal shooting investigated by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation were cleared, the Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office said.

Suburban reading scores surpass state average in TCAP data

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:38:15 -0500

Suburban school districts have strong reading scores, according to Tennessee testing data.

Collierville Schools leader's contract extended

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:22 -0500

“I know I have work to do,” Superintendent Russell Dyer said. “I know areas I need to get stronger in and areas I’m going to work on this upcoming school year.”

Palazzolo announces he will not seek reelection as Germantown mayor

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:38:38 -0500

In a surprising announcement Monday night, Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo announced he has decided not to seek reelection in November.

Germantown leaders approve $242.5 million budget

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:19:44 -0500

The nearly $242.5 million financial plan was adopted with a sanitation fee increase but a flat property tax rate.

Suburban candidates eager to pull petitions on first day

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:14:10 -0500

Many candidates in Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington picked up petitions on Monday, the first available day for the November general election.

New Tennessee law changes how sales tax revenue is handed out — and it's affecting Memphis suburbs

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:03:02 -0500

A new state law is using population estimates instead of census data. It benefits growing communities, but those that see a decrease in population have concerns.

Collierville Chick-fil-A case reopened in Shelby County Chancery Court

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:13:15 -0500

The landowner of a proposed Chick-fil-A has filed a petition in Shelby County Chancery Court against all five aldermen, alleging they are in contempt of court. A chancellor ordered them to approve the new restaurant in February.

New murals add vibrance to Wolf River tunnel on Germantown Greenway

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:05:41 -0500

Brightly colored depictions celebrating the Germantown Greenway are now greeting users as they walk, run or bike along the trail passing underneath Wolf River Boulevard.

Collierville could get second location for drive-thru coffee

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:57:45 -0500

Collierville could get 7 Brew on Poplar, and staff has recognized that stacking cars on the Shelby County thoroughfare could be an issue.

Collierville approves nearly $277 million budget

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:14 -0500

While the property tax remains flat, some other fees are increasing.

Despite social media outrage, no one speaks at meeting where Germantown considers sanitation-fee increase

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 15:13:05 -0500

Although school leaders, two school board candidates and a few residents were present, none chose to speak during the formal opportunity provided. There was quite a bit of public concern on social media about a new sanitation contract that will raise rates for residents.

Property taxes hold steady in proposed Germantown budget

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 04:00:15 -0500

While the property tax rate will remain at $1.79 per $100 of assessed value, homeowners may have something to say Monday about a significant increase in sanitation costs facing the suburb.

In Millington's capital-improvement plan and budget, 'there’s something for everybody'

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 08:13:07 -0500

The property tax rate and other fees will remain flat, city leaders said.

Bed, Bath & Beyond is returning to Germantown with a friend: The Container Store

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 11:21:12 -0500

Germantown hasn’t had a Bed Bath and Beyond in six years, but fans of the home goods store won’t have to wait much longer.

Germantown residents relish living near horse show

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:43:32 -0500

Some may be annoyed by the sights, sounds and smells that accompany the Germantown Charity Horse Show, but not some of those who live near the festivities.

Germantown’s Glasgow plan stuck in limbo amid FEMA delays

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 06:50:51 -0500

The government shutdown is partially responsible for delays at the country club.